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Rescues Offer To Take In Pets Displaced By Oklahoma Wildfires
April 10, 2009, 12:46PM MT
By Marti Lombardi
Over 100 homes were destroyed in Midwest City alone on April 9, 2009.
Over 100 homes were destroyed in Midwest City alone on April 9, 2009.
Tara Beres, director at Safe Haven Center in Midwest City has volunteered to assist with displaced pets. She has been informed that the Midwest City Animal Shelter is full. She has opened her humane society to take in any lost/found pets displaced by the fires. Safe Haven is also a economical boarding facility for those displaced families looking for pet boarding.
Fire Destroys at Least 100 Structures in Midwest City
Midwest City has a reciprocal agreement with Oklahoma City Animal Welfare, as does other Oklahoma municipalities, but many resources may be stretched in the upcoming days if the wildfires continue in other areas of the state.
Theresa Monnard from Rocky Spot Rescue in Newcastle has also volunteered housing. Theresa can be contacted at 405-699-7358, rsrdals@yahoo.com and dals@rockyspot.org.
Oklahoma Wildfire Coverage County By County
If anyone in the areas devestated by fires needs dog food, Forever Friends Humane Society has plenty in storage and will be glad to help by providing a case of dog food to that person. Call Sabrina, FFHS volunteer, at 405-343-0189. Leave a message and your call will be returned and arrangements made to get the dog food.
How You Can Help:
In this tough economic climate, rescues need your help more than ever, especially in a crisis. For the disaster, they are accepting donations of any kind; dog food, cat food, bedding, bowls, money, which can be dropped off at the facility. Safe Haven Center is supported entirely by donations and the hard work of volunteers. Here a detailed list of supplies they could use:
- Collars
- Brushes
- Leashes
- Food Bowls
- Dog Toys
- Flea and Tick Meds
- Treats
- Nail Clippers
- Nutro Brand Food
- Office Items
- Dog Pillows
- Crates / Crate Pads
- Blankets
- Heartworm Meds
- Shampoo
In addition, all monetary donations are acknowledged and appreciated. These can be sent to Safe Haven Center by Check or Money Order to:
Safe Haven Center
1279 North Air Depot
Midwest City, OK 73110
405-625-6574: Director Tara Beres Cell phone with voice mail
405-733-4452: Office number with anwering machine
Safe Haven Center, Forever Friends Humane Society, and Rocky Spot Rescue are 100% non-profit, volunteer operated organizations. All donations are tax deductible, and a receipt will be provided.
Posted by Marti Lombardi, Best Friends network volunteer. Picture reprinted by permission by news9.com.